Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Sunday Funday: Democratic Convention Edition

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Just want to mention one thing. I watched a short bit of Old Donnie’s “press conference” a couple of weeks ago. Donnie’s “accordion hands” really grabbed my attention. Trump is always lying, but when he is telling his big whoppers … Continue reading →

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Iowa Congressional Double-Talker Of The Year Award

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the September 2024 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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Lanon Baccam Iowa State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Powerful speech by Lanon Baccam, Democrat running for congress in IA-03.  I hope you will give it a listen and support his campaign to defeat MAGA-R Zach Nunn.

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State Legislatures Battlegrounds In Fight For Democracy

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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Christina Bohannan Iowa State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Christina Bohannan is a Democrat running for congress in IA-01. “I will stand up for Iowa women. And I will say something to you right now that Mariannette Miller-Meeks will never say: When I am in congress I will vote … Continue reading →

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Tim Walz Appears On Iowa Press With IDP Chair Rita Hart

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

August 2023 – Tim Walz and Rita Hart on Iowa Press together. At the time of this airing, I kind of wondered what was up.

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First Rally For Harris-Walz in Pennsylvania Full Video

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Speeches start at about 15 minutes in. Shapiro first. Harris introduces Walz at about 46:00. Watch then go to KamalaHarris.com to volunteer.

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Free Webinar: How The EATS Act Would Harm Rural Communities

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Join Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. Executive Director Diane Rosenberg this Wednesday when she discusses the EATS Act with Farm Action President Joe Maxwell. Learn more about what it is, how it harms farmers, consumers, and the environment. Find … Continue reading →

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Seventy-Nine Years Ago Today

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Submitted by Ed Flaherty August 6th Through 9th, Hard Memories August 6th marks 79 years since the US dropped an uranium bomb on Hiroshima.  August 9th marks 79 years since the US dropped a plutonium bomb on Nagasaki.  200,000+ people … Continue reading →

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Endorsement Alert For Lanon Baccam In IA-03

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

AFSCME Council 61 endorses Lanon Baccam for Iowa congressional district 03 DES MOINES, IA – On Saturday, August 3rd, AFSCME Council 61 members, who keep the State of Iowa running, gathered at Principal Park during an Iowa Cubs baseball game … Continue reading →

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